| Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. We should | | | | the significance of the season. The families who do |
| take the opportunity to discuss the origins of Christmas | | | | not go to church can still do so much to instill in the |
| and the attitude of giving with our children. We should | | | | minds of their children the Christmas spirit.Make the |
| allow our children to participate in the Christmas school | | | | Christmas tree the center of the living room. Take the |
| plays and church school plays.Over the years | | | | time to downgrade the television set. If you must, |
| commercialism has drowned out the true meaning of | | | | watch television only at certain times. Then turn it off. |
| Christmas. It is up to us as parents to restore | | | | Watch Christmas programs only.If you are serious |
| Christmas back to its rightful place. We can start in our | | | | about resurrecting the spirit of Christmas then the |
| own homes with our own families.Family togetherness, | | | | focus must be on family and the things that a family |
| unconditional love and goodwill should be the bywords | | | | does together. Purchase books about Christmas in |
| of Christmas. Stories and pictures about the origins of | | | | other faraway countries.Your children will gain an |
| Christmas should be all around our homes. Our | | | | understanding and respect for different cultures and |
| churches should be taking a major role in spreading the | | | | their traditions. Christmas is not just celebrated in their |
| true Christmas spirit.Our church should have many | | | | corner of the world. Show them that it is a world wide |
| small social activities leading up to one major event | | | | celebration.Set a night or two aside for a drive to see |
| that will take place very close to Christmas day. All | | | | the lights. That is always fun. Try your level best to |
| families should be required to attend. With a view to | | | | include grandma and grandpa in the family outings. |
| inviting another family. The invited family should be a | | | | Children just love when grandparents tell stories of |
| family that does not attend church on a regular | | | | their childhood.You are building memories for your |
| basis.Make sure your children are directly involved in at | | | | children and for your entire family. Grandparents |
| least one charity event over the holiday. They can | | | | coming to stay at the house for the holidays? Put the |
| donate a toy or even help with a fundraising drive for | | | | children in charge of decorating the spare bedroom for |
| those less fortunate.Try not to purchase toys that | | | | their grandparents.Above all take the time to let the |
| overwhelm the children. Yes, make sure the toy will | | | | children know that the Christmas spirit should not be |
| make your child feel special. However, that can be | | | | displayed only in December. Show them by your |
| done without overkill. Be sure to remind them of the | | | | example as loving and caring parents that the |
| true gift of Christmas which is baby Jesus.Construct | | | | Christmas spirit of love and joy should be spread |
| as many gifts as you can with the children. Set aside | | | | throughout the year.Decorating the home at Christmas |
| special time for this. Make a big fuss over the time that | | | | sets the tone for a wonderful holiday season. The |
| is set aside. Prepare for the time and be sure that you | | | | food, the stories, and building the memories are what |
| have all the tools necessary for a successful | | | | Christmas is all about. This 3 in 1 Christmas book is a |
| time.Working with the children on the different | | | | must have for the holidays. Grab it here: Christmas. |
| Christmas crafts and cards reinforces in their minds | | | | |